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CCFL backlights for stereo blanking panel

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:54 pm
by Taz
Hey guys,
Searched the forums, and found that the best way to back light the stereo blanking panel is with some CCFL tubing, but i cant really pinpoint where exactly to get some from.
Ive been to a few electronic stores with them and on ebay, but they are all wayy too long, or not flexible.
Does anyone here know where i can get some in the size of about 180-190mm? Any suggestions as to where to get some would be great (and preferrably blue or if not red)
Cheers
Taz

Re: CCFL backlights for stereo blanking panel

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:22 am
by Supplanter
Use some LED strip. Its cheaper, flexible and more stable in an automotive environment.

http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=led ... rom=&_ipg=

Re: CCFL backlights for stereo blanking panel

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:37 am
by Taz
Hmm i was thinking about that, but LED's dont quite have that glow to them that CCFl does, and i would see all the individual lights as they are right behind the plate.
Still think CCFL is the way to go, and a few ppl here have done it before - so ill keep trying with this idea for a bit until i give up and go with LED's :lol: